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OU06 BMV

2006 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,008 mi
Last recorded16,008 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speedmaster11,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 BMV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 16,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 14,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 13,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 13,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black/silver plate replaced with yellow/black (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 12,449 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 12,449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working replaced bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black/silver plate replaced with regulation yellow/black (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,593 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 10,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 10,473 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 10,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 9,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 9,130 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffle assembly fitted to silencers by customer during test noise level ok (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2014 9,118 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 8,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 8,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 8,313 miles

lights mirrors etc been removed off vehicle show bike day time mot carried out

Pass 8 Mar 2010 7,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 4,795 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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OU06 BMV is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 11,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU06 BMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU06 BMV registered?

OU06 BMV is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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The MOT history for OU06 BMV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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